In the 1870 US Census for New Orleans Ward 11, Orleans County, Louisiana the family of G. Barnum was enumerated as follows:
Dwelling #300; Family #332
Barnum, G.; 40; M; Mulatto; Laborer; b. North Carolina; Male citizen of US of 21 years of age and upwards
Barnum, Charity; 35; F; Mulatto; Keeping house; b. North Carolina; Cannot read or write
Richards, William; 22; M; Mulatto; Domestic servant; b. North Carolina; Male citizen of US of 21 years of age and upwards
Barnum, G.; 21; M; Mulatto; Domestic servant; b. North Carolina; Male citizen of US of 21 years of age and upwards